Every year a pageant is held to crown the best festival queen among the competing groups for the Sinulog grand parade. Unlike beauty pageants, the sinulog festival queen is not only a test of talent and beauty, but also skills in carrying the holy image of the Santo Nino. They should know how to properly hold it, just like an infant, but at the same time, still has the grace and poise in dancing to the Sinulog beat. Since they are the lead dancer, they also have to posses some leadership skills in maintaining order in their contingent during the parade.
This year’s winners are:
Festival Queen – Kim Villacampa (San Carlos City)
1st runner up – Rata Mae Joy Verano (Abellana National Highschool)
2nd runner up – Shiela Paulino (Placer, Masbate)
3rd runner up – Lota Correos (Lanao del Norte)
4th runner up – Lourdes Mae Santillan (Tribu Banilad Night Highschool)
